Use These Apps to Ensure Your Siding Project Runs Smoothly

If it’s your first time to remodel your home or replace your siding, it can be challenging to figure out where to start. Obviously, you’ll need a plan — but where exactly do you begin?

Thanks to the Internet, you have abundant resources to help you plan your home improvement project. The best thing is that many of them are free for you to use. In this article, Empire Contractors LLC, a locally owned business offering residential roofing services, shares three online resources that will help you manage your siding replacement project.

Social Media

Social media is a great tool for discovering the latest home design trends. For instance, Pinterest and Instagram have tons of content that you can check out. You can also save the designs that catch your eye by setting up “boards” or “collections.” These would make it easy for you to organize and share ideas.

Houzz is another amazing platform to look for design inspiration, especially if you want to see professional-quality photos and designs. Similar to Pinterest, Houzz has a feature that lets you create “Ideabooks,” which could serve as a visual guide for how you want your siding to look.

Home Improvement Planner Apps

You can find several home renovation apps that you can download on your phone. Many of these are helpful in planning and organizing projects enabling you to stay on top of costs and logistics. These apps can also store the information of your contractors, local roofers and other remodelers — which is very handy if you’re overseeing multiple home improvement jobs.

Finding an app that works for you can be tricky, though. So if you can’t seem to find something that perfectly suits your needs, you can opt to create your own tracking system using spreadsheets. Then again, it doesn’t really matter what platform you use. You can even go analog if you’re more comfortable with that. The important thing is having a single place where you can do all your planning and monitor your progress.

Empire Contractors LLC is a team of experienced home remodeling specialists. Our expertise covers roofing, siding and gutters. From commercial roof coatings to insurance claims, we can provide services that will satisfy your home improvement needs. Call us at (513) 409-0880 or fill out our contact form to request a free consultation. We serve customers in Cincinnati, OH, and nearby areas.

Not only very professional but very nice to work with. That is not always the case. I highly recommend this company....[more]

Eileen Thorpe

I wish there was a sixth star for customer service because the people at Empire would get it. Patrick Oliverio was the person I personally dealt with and I couldn't have been more satisfied. It brought back memories of the time when businesses cared greatly about their customers. Honesty and integrity hold true for this company which is hard to find these days. I highly recommend this company if you need a new roof, siding or gutters. My roof and siding turned out perfect....[more]

Anthony Gamel

They were fast and efficient. They left no mess! New roof looks great. Thank you for a great product and great staff!...[more]

Olga Veytsman

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Absolutely wonderful service from start to finish! My roof was done in one day and zero debris was left in my yard. The crew was punctual and I can’t give enough praises to these folks. Highly recommend them for your roofing project!...[more]

Lisa Mitchell-Flinn

Empire was incredibly easy to work with and did an excellent job on my new roof. Patrick is extremely knowledgeable and took the time to explain the entire insurance and installation process. Quality of the communication and work done was better than any other contractor I have worked. Very highly recommended!...[more]

Shawn Metts

I knew little of how to shop for roofing. Brian came to me and explained everything in great detail. He offered to answer questions then and even after he was gone. The process was smooth and efficient. The roofers were very professional and work their was exceptional! The cleanup afterwards was as if they had not even been there, Happy to work them and would use them again!...[more]

Angie

I just want to give a review on this awesome company I didn't even hire. I live in an apartment community in Florence, Ky that needed their roofs replaced because of a tornado & bad weather that came through this past spring. Empire Contractors came to replace them and have been great to deal with.
They have left such a high mark in quality & professionalism I'd recommend them to anyone needing a new roof or that could benefit from any of the other services they offer. They are very helpful in communicating the process of anything you don't understand. Their warmth & authenticity of genuine concern over any problem or potential problem puts you at ease. Their daily clean up has been very impressive in leaving the property as though it had never been touched. The next day job material is always left in nice neat piles out of tenants' way with designated cones, and sometimes caution tape, signifying they're coming right back.
As a tenant in an apartment community, any unnecessary construction mess long term can be a big deal. Other subcontractors have left a big mess after a work day without any clear parameters of what's not to be disturbed. It's unnecessary close proximity to any high traffic pedestrian areas can be frustrating & then embarrassing for guests to see. The mess can also present a hazard to small children that don't readily understand that items are not to be touched. Empire Contractors' consistent end day process of clean up & job material preparation for next day work load leave nothing to be concerned about in these issues.
Empire Contractors' professional & consistent great attitude has really changed my perspective & attitude of what contractors really have the potential to be. My husband is in the home building construction industry, so this was very refreshing to see a company truly worth recommending to others who just aren't sure who to trust. Give them a call and ask for Patrick & see for yourself!...[more]

Elisabeth Taylor

I had the pleasure of working with Empire recently and they are the best out there. All of the staff is very professional, and communicate with you on everything. Any problems they are quick to address. My new roofs are beautiful!...[more]

Arielle Elizabeth Curry

Erin Klumb

Amazing work . Start to finish !!!! So happy . Thank you

Jina Niemeier Pettyjohn

We had a great experience working with Patrick and Adam of Empire Contractors. We had a significant roof leak and they were quick to respond and took care of the problem. Pricing was very fair and most importantly, honest. A very professional company that I would highly recommend!
Thanks Empire!...[more]

James Klumb

We had a great experience working with Patrick and Adam of Empire Contractors. We had a significant roof leak and they were quick to respond and took care of the problem. Pricing was very fair and most importantly, honest. A very professional company that I would highly recommend! Thanks Empire!...[more]

James K.

Pat and Brian made the experience of replacing our roof a breeze. They worked with our needs, helped us choose our options, and got the job done very quickly. I would highly recommend them!...[more]

Ryan Clo

I live in an apartment community in Northern Ky that needed their roofs replaced because of a tornado & bad weather that came through this past spring. Empire Contractors came to replace them and have been great to deal with.
They have left such a high mark in quality & professionalism I'd recommend them to anyone needing a new roof or that could benefit from any of the other services they offer. They are very helpful in communicating the process of anything you don't understand. Their warmth & authenticity of genuine concern over any problem or potential problem puts you at ease. Their daily clean up has been very impressive in leaving the property as though it had never been touched. The next day job material is always left in nice neat piles out of tenants' way with designated cones, and sometimes caution tape, signifying they're coming right back.
As a tenant in an apartment community, any unnecessary construction mess long term can be a big deal. Other subcontractors have left a big mess after a work day without any clear parameters of what's not to be disturbed. It's unnecessary close proximity to any high traffic pedestrian areas can be frustrating & then embarrassing for guests to see. The mess can also present a hazard to small children that don't readily understand that items are not to be touched. Empire Contractors' consistent end day process of clean up & job material preparation for next day work load leave nothing to be concerned about in these issues.
Empire Contractors' professional & consistent great attitude has really changed my perspective & attitude of what contractors really have the potential to be. My husband is in the home building construction industry, so this was very refreshing to see a company truly worth recommending to others who just aren't sure who to trust. Give them a call and ask for Patrick & see for yourself!...[more]